Guest Posting For Ashlyn!

Sorry to have left my cafe' for a while lovies! I waited too late to ask for guest postings so I had to leave you with the image of the beach for a while ;)

Today I have the pleasure of sharing with you on Ashlyn's blog My Unrehearsed Life! She's out of town in Las Vegas, and I desperately wish I was in on the fun with her!! I have loved getting to know Ashlyn and think she is one of the most humblest, down-to-earth gals ever!! Head on over to check out the rest of her fabulous blog filled with inspiration images, ideas and words of encouragement on a daily basis!

Hope you all are having a fantastic week!! Can't wait to catch up on all of your reads that I've missed while on vacation!! 

I'm off on another little adventure and will hopefully be sharing with you about it tomorrow!!

Beachin it!

At the beach with my fam for a couple days! 

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Be back soon! 

<3

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Friday's Fancies: Client Meeting

Happy Fridaaaay! This weeks theme for Friday's Fancies is back-to-school wear over at long distance loving. Since I am no longer in school or college (almost 4 years! WoW!) I decided to go for a look that I would wear to a client meeting. Meeting clients for graphic design inquiries is not completely formal, but you do want to dress professionally and look presentable! I feel like your personal taste in styling says a lot about your stance on todays trends and how you perceive different looks, colors and textures. (Much like a design you render.) Since designers have to be top notch on all facets of fashion, culture and history, you must look like you know a thing or two about it. Not in all cases of the design world must you wear the above or anything similar to it. But you want to reflect your own personal style, and in return the client will trust your confidence and ability to tackle their project just like you did your outfit!

What do you think about styling in your own profession?

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Pink Swan Project

I recently read on Megan's blog, from Mimi + Meg, that there is an auction taking place in October for the Pink Swan Project, which benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Each designer comes up with a fascinating design for the chair, while proceeds contribute to BCRF.

I took a look at other chairs being auctioned, and like Megan, I found this rose colored chair to be on the top of my "Copper" galore list! I can imagine doing hours upon hours of designs on this incredible chair at my desk, feeling almost creative and powerful, as this would be my magical throne.

Designer, Windsor Smith, has absolutely constructed this masterpiece into one that will definitely contribute a lot of money to BCRF. And that makes me happy ;)

Take a peek at the other 19 Pink Swan chair designs and tell me which one you would make your throne!

Having a Pink Frenzy!

I must admit, I'm going a little PINK frenzy with all of these breathtaking interiors! The above dining room is just dashing with the gold buffet, bubble gum pink walls, charming chandelier and the 

whole tablescape display!

Kelly Wearstler's masterpiece below is beyond fascinating, as most of her work is. The pink shades of paint on the canvas in geometric forms gives this living area an alluring charm. It blends so nicely with 

the wallpaper. The gold hanging lamp is stunning and the decor and accessories on the coffee table just add to the mix. What a perfect composition!

I am never short of amazed at the trinkets and rare gems Kelly combines within a space. 

This bedroom would definitely be one to cozy down in and read a romantic novel. The mirrored bed frame is just exquisite! Imagine what shade of light that lamp would give off at night! I would embrace the pink glow all around me and feel a warmth that would put me softly to sleep. 

And if that wasn't enough pink to overwhelm you, here's some more inspiration!

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Eat Your Greens : Think Tank

A few weeks ago I attended a design discussion sponsored by the AIGA Charlotte Chapter. The discussion was titled Eat Your Greens: Think Tank. As designers, it's extremely important to get together and discuss issues and ideas pertaining to design going on in todays world. I went with one of my past colleagues, (and super great friend) Virginia Faircloth, a member and upcoming board member of AIGA. She happens to be an amazing and talented freelance graphic designer and an admiring individual who is always glad to help me in any design issues I run across. 

Sustainability Director, Rachel Martin, Creative Director, Jenna Macfarlane and Virginia led the discussion on Sustainability and the Living Principles: (Culture, Environment, People and Economy) and how to incorporate these elements into our design thinking and concepts for work we design and deliver.

My eyes were definitely opened as to how simply you can incorporate GREEN products into your work and how to encourage and educate clients in using more sustainable products, as well as having the mindset of making the environment a safer and better place to live and design for.

Check out the recap from Virginia here!

In what ways are you conscience about the environment?

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Photography by Rachel Martin and Jenna Macfarlane

Friday Fancies: Pops of Red

Happy Friday!! Finally here! The theme for this Friday is posh RED. I incorporated the Inge Christopher clutch in hopes of winning the fabulous giveaway by the Mrs. Fabulous {AV} herself!! It's so swanky and I can envision wearing it to fancy dinners, gallery crawls and even a Broadway play!

Of course I like to mix unfamiliar color combinations, and this Friday I went for Red and Orange mixed with the classic Black and Gold.

What do you think? Would you rock this outfit?

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Majestic in Every Way

Barcelona is filled with majestic and whimsical architecture. The detailing and patterns that go into the

intricate sculpting and painting of the outside walls is absolutely ravishing! It almost looks like housing for storybook and fairytale characters. 

Barcelona culture definitely shines through in every facet. 

No wonder it's the 16th most livable city in the world!

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